Disp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thJ

Displaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the lesser trochanter of the femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically applies to an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) that has been classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is currently experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced open lesser trochanter fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is being monitored for ongoing, slower-than-expected bone healing. It indicates that the initial treatment has occurred, but the healing process is prolonged.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" with "delayed healing."
Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
Confirm the fracture location is the lesser trochanter of the femur; laterality is unspecified for this specific code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.123Displaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur

S72.123J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.13ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S72Fracture of femur S72.0Fracture of head and neck of femur S72.00Fracture of unspecified part of neck of femur S72.001Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur S72.001AFracture of unsp part of neck of right femur, init